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Guitarists in Suffolk

Hire a guitarist in Suffolk

A live guitarist brings warmth to the quieter moments of a wedding. In Suffolk, guitarists play the ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast, in styles from classical and Spanish to modern acoustic.

Whether your wedding is near Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft or further afield, the guitarists here cover the whole of Suffolk. Local venues include Branches Park Estate, Haughley Park Barn and Hengrave Hall, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. You'll find more Suffolk venues below, including Copdock Hall, Bruisyard Hall and The Granary Estates, each with its own page.

Guitarists include instrumental players, who play classical, Spanish and fingerstyle arrangements, and singer-guitarists, who add vocals to acoustic versions of well-known songs.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The guitarists listed here all travel to Suffolk, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £250 to £900, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Classical and Spanish guitar gives a traditional, elegant sound for a ceremony. Acoustic fingerstyle suits a relaxed drinks reception on the lawn. For a party, look for a singer-guitarist with an upbeat set list and a PA to suit the room.

Prices usually start from around £250 and go up to £900 or so. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a guitarist covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, or a singer-guitarist playing into the evening, sits towards the upper end. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dave Giles

Solo Singer/Guitarist | Huge Range Of Songs | Background or Main Event

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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From £355

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jimmy B - Guitarist & Singer

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Ideal For Daytime Entertainment | Can Provide Evening Options

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FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, then background music during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Styles range from classical and Spanish guitar to acoustic versions of pop songs.

Some can. Singer-guitarists add vocals for the aisle, a first dance or a party set, and each act's page makes clear which they offer.

Yes, as long as there's shelter nearby and power if they're amplified. Tell us your venue in Suffolk when you enquire.

Very little: a chair, a small area to set up and a power socket if they use a small PA.

Typically £250 to £900, depending on how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire.

Reviews

(5)

“Paul is such a lovely guy and he kept in touch frequently in the run-up to the wedding. Paul was happy to play songs we requested and not to play songs we asked him not to. He played the music we requested in between his usual set and guests commented on how good the music was. Paul also made announcements for the first dance etc. which was great. Overall we were delighted we had booked Paul and highly recommend him for your wedding.”

(5)

“We thought Ian Was amazing! All our guests said how brilliant his voice was and how much they enjoyed his take on classic songs. He was very easy to contact when we were planning everything and even agreed to sing a few songs in memory of my late Mum and Dad. We booked him immediately after hearing him on an agency web site! Thanks for being a part of our special day Ian.”

(5)

“Jesse was a complete professional and delivered our wedding songs beautifully. We asked Jesse to learn some songs that were personal to us and he didn't disappoint. He was honest and realistic with us to ensure that it met our expectations which was really appreciated as we all know how important it is to have that perfect wedding day. Lots of our guests commented on his performance and loved the music. Would highly recommend.”

(5)

“Thank you so much Dave! You made our day so unique with your music and it really was just what we were dreaming of for our reception and ceremony! We hope we can see you play again soon!”

(5)

“We booked Marcus for our wedding reception at the beginning of August. I would thoroughly recommend him for any similar events. Communication prior was prompt & courteous, insurances etc provided for the venue without any hassle. Most importantly on the day itself he was professional, and all of the guests very much enjoyed his performances. Thank you Marcus for your involvement in our special day”

(5)

“Before the event Dave did everything possible to work with us and make sure that it all went without a hitch, which was much appreciated. He and the rest of his group were friendly and professional throughout, and our guests loved seeing the joy they so clearly get from what they do. We hadn’t tried jazz at our hotel before, but it went down really well and we received lots of great feedback.”

Local Venues in Suffolk

Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall near Saxmundham gives you 700 private acres, a restored medieval barn and a house full of friends.

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Lanwades Hall

Lanwades Hall

An Edwardian manor at Kentford near Newmarket, built on a 100 to 1 Derby win. Lanwades Hall is oak panelling, sunken gardens and unhurried evenings.

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The Granary Estates

The Granary Estates

Two 18th-century flint barns joined by a glass walkway, five minutes from Newmarket. The Granary Estates was made for a big, late Suffolk party.

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Hengrave Hall

Hengrave Hall

A Tudor mansion just outside Bury St Edmunds with 350 acres, its own little church and 21 bedrooms, Hengrave Hall is built for a whole weekend of it.

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Branches Park Estate

Branches Park Estate

Moat, ancient oak, treehouse and barn across 1,500 Suffolk acres near Newmarket. Branches Park is a wedding venue with a real sense of theatre.

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Haughley Park Barn

Haughley Park Barn

A soaring oak-framed barn on a Jacobean estate near Stowmarket, yours for three days, where the music runs happily on until half past midnight.

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Copdock Hall

Copdock Hall

An Elizabethan barn, an award-winning vineyard and an Italian courtyard just outside Ipswich. Copdock Hall knows exactly how to run a good evening.

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Butley Priory

Butley Priory

A 700-year-old priory gatehouse near Woodbridge, standing alone in 150 acres of Suffolk wilds, taken exclusively for two nights with all your people.

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Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings

A Victorian maltings on the Suffolk coast, converted for Benjamin Britten's Aldeburgh Festival and run today by Britten Pears Arts.

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